The Production Planning and Control role involves forecasting material requirements, collaborating on production planning, and monitoring metrics to improve processes.
General Description:
Production Planning and Control is a key function to help and support our diverse research and development portfolio. PP&C plans when, how much, where and in what order parts are produced. To improve our research and production chain, PP&C intelligently flows raw and piece parts to the production line while managing stock accurately. Using data-based decision making, PP&C interacts closely with other departments, such as engineering, technical leads, supplier management, and program management to prioritize production.
Essential Duties:
Creating forecasts for material requirements, based on firm or planned demand.
Cross referencing master schedules for demonstration, development and delivery programs.
Strategic planning for materials and goods, for example planning for logistics of goods shipping and the receipt of incoming materials.
Production planning by collaborating closely with inventory control and material expeditors in accordance with the IPT project plans.
Detailing production scheduling by defining sequence of activities, such as managing parts, components at a wide range of internal and external suppliers.
Addressing risk and issues at suppliers and developing agile plans and schedules to address these issues.
Daily and weekly reporting on production status at suppliers to program management.
Monitoring PP&C metrics and identifying areas for improvement.
Required Skills:
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment (preferably aerospace)
Related experience in material handling, control systems and Enterprise. Resource Systems, preferably Alchemy and Costpoint
Experience in lean manufacturing
Knowledge of production processes and quality control
Math and analytical skills
Technical skills using material requirements planning and scheduling software
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of employees
Organizational and time-management skills
Demonstrated experience in using MS Office suite products (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to interface and influence at all levels of a program and organization
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to thrive in a deadline-oriented environment
Displays exemplary ethics and business conduct, and performs work cognizant of safe work practices
Required Education:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Special Requirements:
This position requires that the applicant selected be a U.S. citizen.
An active TS/SCI with Full Scope polygraph is strongly preferred.
Compensation:
The base salary range for this full-time position is $82,400 - $103,053 + bonus + benefits.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Top Skills
Alchemy
Costpoint
Ms Office Suite
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